Tasted March 29, 2006 at a retail tasting. Opened and served immediately in a Riedel restaurant series stem. Light garnet color in the glass, clear hue throughout. Nose of smoke, black cherries, dried herbs, pepper and some floral components. Flavors of strawberries, red cherries, Bing cherries, raspberry and a touch of vanilla from the oak. Value is between acceptable and agreeable at $25.49 after discount. Drink anytime over the next 3-4 years easily. (89 pts.)
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Originally posted by wineismylife: 2000 Antinori Chianti Classico Riserva Tenute Marchese - Italy, Tuscany, Chianti, Chianti Classico Riserva (3/29/2006) WIML89,PURPLE89,NOWA,WS88
Tasted March 29, 2006 at a retail tasting. Opened and served immediately in a Riedel restaurant series stem. Light garnet color in the glass, clear hue throughout. Nose of smoke, black cherries, dried herbs, pepper and some floral components. Flavors of strawberries, red cherries, Bing cherries, raspberry and a touch of vanilla from the oak. Value is between acceptable and agreeable at $25.49 after discount. Drink anytime over the next 3-4 years easily. (89 pts.)
WIML,
I ran into Purple today Downtown and she said you liked a wine and bought some last night from Mike.
I bought two bottles of this and two bottles of the 2004 Castello della Sala (Antinori) Chardonnay Umbria IGT. At these price points ($25.49 and $12.74) I consider them good value wines and recommend them on that basis.
If the BdM and Guado al Tasso had been about $10.00 a bottle cheaper I probably would have bought two each of those to toss in the cellar and see if they'd come around a bit after another year or two.
Joe ----- Wine is like potato chips around me...if it's open, it's gone.
Come visit me sometime at http://www.winexiles.com/
If the BdM and Guado al Tasso had been about $10.00 a bottle cheaper I probably would have bought two each of those to toss in the cellar and see if they'd come around a bit after another year or two.
If the BdM and Guado al Tasso had been about $10.00 a bottle cheaper I probably would have bought two each of those to toss in the cellar and see if they'd come around a bit after another year or two.
LOL! Touche!
I can sell you a bottle of the BdM for US$52!
Joe ----- Wine is like potato chips around me...if it's open, it's gone.
Come visit me sometime at http://www.winexiles.com/
